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Wednesday, 22 July 2015

IT Support Analyst

What are we looking for?

We are looking for an experienced, technical and personable IT Support Analyst to support to all users within the EU/Asia, and as appropriate to the US offices. 

The ideal candidate will be able to empathise, adapt and have excellent analytical troubleshooting skills with the ability to resolve problems methodically and logically. You will inspire confidence and be an excellent communicator at all levels, capable of dealing with people in a calm, effective and efficient manner.

The ideal candidate will have experience working in a professional services environment, ideally in a law firm.

Areas of focus and responsibilities

Perform technical support functions via phone, remote connection and desk side visits
Log calls in the Help Desk call logging system to ensure incidents are managed in a timely manner and escalated using the correct procedures. Close calls when a satisfactory resolution has been achieved
Correctly diagnose software and hardware faults and liaise with 3rd party engineers. Incidents should be carried out within reasonable time scales and monitored to resolution
Identify Major support Incidents and liaise with support teams, following the Major Incident process
Build and support laptops, desktops, printers and remote devices such as Blackberry's
Inform the Service Delivery Manager of any escalating support issues in order that they may be resolved within reasonable time scales
Assist with user account management
Administer IT asset inventories, ensuring records are kept fully up to date
Produce and maintain technical documentation and articles for the knowledge base
Work on projects as required



  • Skills and experience required 

    Technical skills and qualifications

    Technical knowledge of supporting Windows XP, Windows 7, Windows 8 Professional in a networked environment
    Experience of working in a Microsoft Active Directory and Exchange environment
    Detailed knowledge of the Microsoft Office 2003, 2010/13 Suite including installing, configuring and support within a network environment
    Understanding of networking technologies (wired and wireless)
    Knowledge of remote working technologies – Citrix and RSA SecurID Administration
    Blackberry support and BES Administration
    PC and Laptop configuration
    Configuration, analysis and diagnostics of PC, Printer and Laptop faults. Familiarity with HP PC hardware, Lenovo / Dell Laptops, HP Laser printers and Canon multifunction devices
    Document Management System – iManage or similar
    Time Management/Recording (desired but not essential) – Elite or similar
    Professional Services specific applications –Laser forms, Elite and InterAction.
    Minimum 3-4 years' experience in a law firm or similar/professional environment
    Graduate or equivalent in a numerate subject

    Personal qualities and approach

    Inspires confidence that issues raised will be resolved
    Excellent communicator at all levels. Empathises with user frustrations; capable of dealing with people in a calm, professional and effective manner
    Must possess good problem-solving skills and a calm and focused attitude
    Must be a pro-active, team player but have the ability to work and focus on tasks independently of others. Able to manage major service outages and incidents in a calm, methodical and professional manner
    Strong written communication skills with a high standard of user training documentation and technical procedure writing skills
    Enthusiastic and approachable
    Good administration skills with strong attention to detail for updating records and following procedures and checklists
    Adaptable and able to work under pressure
    Enjoys working as part of a team, assisting colleagues and sharing information with others

    The Essentials

    Monday to Friday, 35 hour week, working a shift rota between the hours of 08:00am to 6:30pm. Flexibility is a must as shift coverage, out of hours support and occasional overtime during projects and rollouts is a requirement of the role
    12 week probation period, week notice period
    Benefit package including pension, private medical, Denplan, season ticket loan, subsidised gym memberships, lifestyle discount scheme, on site café plus more

    About Withers Worldwide

    Withers have been acting for successful individuals, families and institutions for over 100 years. We advise clients on their business and personal legal needs both at home and abroad. In this fast moving and increasingly regulated world, the need for integrated and timely advice has never been more urgent.

    We are recognised as the only international law firm for successful people, their families, their businesses and their philanthropic work. With offices in Europe, Asia, the United States and the Caribbean, we provide coverage that other law firms focussed on the individual cannot. 

    With over 150 partners and more than 450 other lawyers, we have unparalleled expertise in commercial, tax, trusts, estate planning, financial services, litigation and arbitration, real estate, charities, employment, family law and other legal issues facing individuals and their families. The firm has advised 42% of the top 100 UK Sunday Times Rich List and over 20% of the top 100 US Forbes list, as well as numerous families in Asia.

    Equal Opportunities Employment Statement

    It is the policy of Withers Worldwide to provide equal opportunities for all employees in relation to recruitment, training and promotion. Decisions in these areas will be made only by reference to the requirements of the job and shall not be influenced by any consideration of ethnic origin, religion, sex, age, sexual orientation or disability.
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